CVE-2026-24018

HIGH

7.8

Description

A UNIX symbolic link (Symlink) following vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientLinux 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientLinux 7.2.2 through 7.2.12 may allow a local and unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/10/2026

Last Modified3/13/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

fortinet:forticlient

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-61

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-083(psirt@fortinet.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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